Letters from Diaz and Vidal concerning conditions and activities of companies in Laredo.

Serial Number:

041-01372

Title:

Letters from Diaz and Vidal concerning conditions and activities of companies in Laredo.

Author(s):

Diaz de Bustamente, Josseph Ramon

Author(s):

Vidal de Lorca, Joaquin

Date:

02-03-1792

Date:

08-06-1792

Documentation:

Laredo. February 3, 1792-August 6, 1792. 100p. Letters. Signed.

Summary:

Descriptions and outcomes of several campaigns. Letters acknowledge receipt and completion of orders. Includes introductions to monthly reports on developments and conditions of company. Contains drawing of barracks to be built upon approval. Diaz says has 42 Morillos of willow if lumber can't be supplied. Requests permission to reward 3 soldiers for Superior service. Contains certified count of ears and genitals presented to Castro. Five Indians from Sax' Rancheria caught, one killed with help of friendly Indians. Mules and property of these Indians seized and sent with Rodriguez to Castro. Diaz writes conde thanking him for leaving him in charge of political and military matters during his absence. Describes mission to Aguaverde. Perez says company doesnot have necessary items to administer holy sacraments. Requests funds for candles and wine. Reports three soldiers incapable of completing service. Concerns transfer of Indian prisoner. Concerns 16 pacified Indians in Palmas. Arocha requests transfer to Texas. Diaz receives notice of large influx of Indians to Bejar, responds by sending 60 men. Relates incident in which Indians stole 6 horses, fled when horses were retrieved and returned to Flores' ranch killing two people and burning the huts, corrals and horses within. (M. Dannemiller, September 1988)

Persons:

Diaz de Bustamente, Josseph Ramon

Persons:

Vidal de Lorca, Joaquin

Persons:

Navayra, Jose Maria

Persons:

Guerrero, Jose

Persons:

Gonzales, Antonio

Persons:

Gonzales, Jose Maria

Persons:

Garcia, Alcenio de la

Persons:

Vela, Santiago

Persons:

Trevino, Blas

Persons:

Velarde, Melchor

Persons:

Bernin, Francisco, Xavier

Persons:

Ecay y Murquez, Blas Maria

Persons:

Talamantes, Mateo

Persons:

Sax, Zapato (Capitan de los Lipanes)

Persons:

Sierra Gorda, Conde de la

Persons:

Revilla Gigedo, Conde de

Persons:

Terremocha, Joseph

Persons:

Rodriguez, Joseph

Persons:

Perez Manuel (Capellan)

Persons:

Sanchez, Santiago

Persons:

Pitin, Vicente

Persons:

Garcia, Francisco

Persons:

Serna, Jose Antonio

Persons:

Echeagaray, Juan Domingo

Persons:

Arocha, Ignacio

Persons:

Leeme?, Nicolas

Persons:

Carrasco, Pedro Nolasco

Persons:

Flores, Ventura

Places:

Palo Blanco, Arroyo del

Places:

Reynosa

Places:

Bahia

Places:

Santander

Places:

San Antonio

Places:

Agua Verde

Places:

Santillana

Places:

Laredo

Places:

Palmas (Mision)

Places:

Bejar

Places:

Noezes (Rio)

Places:

Burgos (Villa)

Places:

Divina Pastora (Villa)

Places:

Opichan

Places:

Taquaches

Places:

Orcasitas

Places:

Tamaulipas Vieja

Ethnic Groups:

Lipanes

Ethnic Groups:

Camoteros

Military Groups:

Segunda Compania, Volante de

Military Groups:

Provincia de Oaxaca, Batallon de

Military Groups:

Rio Grande, Compania de

Military Groups:

Texas, Compania Presidial de

First Location:

AZTM, AGN, Vol. 055 ff. 129-179

Original Location:

AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 055 ff. 129-179

Language:

Spanish

Reference Number:

5500006

Rights:

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